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# Actor says Channel 4 move to Birmingham would be "life-changing" for some young people
- URL: https://www.birminghameastside.co.uk/birmingham-actor-says-channel-4-move-to-birmingham-would-be-life-changing-for-some-young-people/
- Published: 2018-01-24T16:29:28.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-14T10:06:04.000Z
- Author: Jane Haynes
- Tags: Business, News, What's on, #Migrated-1786701253228, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-08-14 09:54

Birmingham actor Theo Johnson says Channel 4 moving to the city could be "life-changing" for young creatives. He has joined the chorus of voices backing the campaign to press the broadcaster to move to Birmingham.

![Theo Johnson](https://bcu.bitjamlabs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/theo-johnson.jpg)

Theo Johnson

The 24-year-old, from Handsworth, first found fame in Channel 4 drama Raised by Wolves before building up a varied career that combines acting, directing, grime music videos, comedy and youth activism.

He's also established a role as a social media star, building up a [40,000 strong following on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/t1officiall/?ref=birminghameastside.co.uk) by posting regular comedy clips and memes about his life.

He is backing a campaign led by West Midlands Mayor Andy Street to encourage Channel 4 to move from its London HQ to Birmingham.

Theo said: "There is a lot of talent here - getting a chance to be on Channel 4 while I did Raised by Wolves was a dream come true for me.

"If that was in Birmingham there would be way more opportunities. I know that could change a lot more people's lives."

This year Theo stars in the crime thriller The Intent 2, featuring grime star Wylie. It's the sequel to **The Intent**, which was an underground smash last year and trended on Netflix.

He is also starting work on the set of [**Are We Dead Yet?**](https://m.facebook.com/AreWeDeadYetMovie/?ref=birminghameastside.co.uk)a comedy horror film written and directed by [**Fredi Kruga Nwaka**](http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4276736/?ref%5F=ttfc%5Ffc%5Fcl%5Ft2&ref=birminghameastside.co.uk).

Theo said: "I'm really excited about 2018, I hope this is going to be a great year for me."

Theo has just landed a new agent who also represents Richard Blackwood and is additionally working on his own film project.